Tearoom Mysteries

After the cousins mysteriously receive a valuable first edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Evangeline, they are even more perplexed when they discover that it was once owned by their grandmother! However, after bringing the book to Bristol Payson to have it appraised, the book is stolen! To make matters worse, Elaine’s daughter has begun to spend an awful lot of time with one of the prime suspects for the theft! How will this mystery play out, and can familial love overcome overwhelming suspicions? Meanwhile, Elaine and Jan pick up a gorgeous chandelier from the local Department of Public Works. However, when the chandelier explodes for no apparent reason, it appears as though the cousins have yet another mystery on their hands!

When Jan makes an effort to clean out a storage unit containing her mother’s belongings, she finds a multitude of old newspaper articles about a baby that was born at the same hospital on the same day as Jan! As if this was not strange enough, the baby in question’s name was Jane—remarkably close to Jan’s. Was her mother hiding a secret from the family? Meanwhile, as the cousins uncover more information about the mysterious chandelier, Elaine’s son, Jared, comes for an unexpected visit. Simultaneously, Jan’s daughter, Amy, has a revelation that may change her life forever… Read on in Brimming with Questions, a tale packed full of mystery, family, and community!

When Jan goes horseback riding, she discovers an injured woman on the ground close to her horse! As Elaine and Jan investigate the matter further, it appears as though this mystery is more complicated than it looks. Simultaneously, Jan becomes concerned about her son, Brian, after he begins spending more time with her than he had previously. Also, Archie soon realizes that uncovering the mysteries behind the interesting painting that the cousins purchased at the local flea market will be more difficult than he anticipated. As always, mysteries are abounding in the cozy town of Lancaster, Maine!

After a series of home invasion burglaries are reported in the neighborhood, Elaine and Jan find a gun in their tearoom! Could this be the weapon used in the break-ins, or is it a warning? Meanwhile, Jan must say a hard goodbye to Bob, and Archie uncovers more information behind the mysterious painting that the cousins bought at a flea market. With so many events going on at once, will Elaine and Jan be able to resolve everything or will compromises have to be made?